Nicole Hendry
Trauma Beyond the News Cycle: A Psychologist’s Insights
When the news cycle moves on, the real work of trauma recovery is just beginning. Nicole draws on many years as a Critical Incident Trauma Psychologist — from the Kangaroo Island bushfires to the Christchurch mosque shootings — to share what she's learned about resilience, the power of small kindnesses, and what genuine trauma support actually looks like when the cameras have left.
The Power of Presence: Being a Mud Sitter in the Therapeutic Space
When we’re struggling, the people who love us most often want to fix things, and that instinct, however well-meaning, can leave us feeling strangely alone in our pain. In this post, Nicole reflects on what it means to be a ‘mud sitter’ in the therapeutic space: someone who climbs down beside you rather than throwing you a rope from dry land. Because sometimes, feeling genuinely heard is exactly where healing begins.
When Life Splits in Two: Navigating Your World After a ‘Big Bad’
This article is part of a 3 part series by our psychologist Nicole Hendry exploring different aspects of navigating life’s most difficult moments. Through these posts we examine the initial impact of life altering events, the power of therapeutic presence…
How Counselling Can Be Surprisingly Engaging (And Even Fun)
As a psychologist who often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness based techniques, I see individuals facing a wide range of challenges – depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, loss, and numerous other difficult life experiences. These are undeniably serious…
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